Bangladesh set 265 runs target for Australia

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257559.3_Sports desk: Bangladesh have set Australia a target of 265 runs to win the first Test of Rocket two-match series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Tuesday.

The hosts have managed to score 221 by losing all wickets in their 2nd innings.

Nathan Lyon triggered a lower-order collapse towards the end of the post-lunch session.

Earlier, Tamim Iqbal celebrated his 50th Test appearance with a second half-century of the match to help Bangladesh stretch their overall lead on day three of the first Test in Mirpur, Dhaka on Tuesday.

After their spinners had run through the visitors to give them a handy 43-run first innings lead, Bangladesh batted themselves into a position of strength.

Bangladesh bowled Australia out for 217 in their first innings. Shakib Al-Hasan ended with a five-wicket haul as Bangladesh had a 43-run lead.

Nathan Lyon has bagged four of the eight wickets to fall so far and will be looking for more in the post-tea session.

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